Archives - 12 March 2012, Monday

You can often gauge the quality of a Japanese Restaurant by simply asking about the rice they serve. If they bother to use Japanese rice from Japan, then it shows that they take their food seriously. Nowadays you can buy Japonica rice from US, Vietnam and other countries, but somehow,...

Photo: Me with Ian Wright, my travel hero and host for Discovery TLC. What's "Camemberu"? It's the way the Japanese pronounce Camembert, the French cheese. Yes, I unabashedly love all things Japanese - the food, culture, people and spirit. They often add their own twist to something f...

Thanks to Nokia & Nokia Connects , I had the privilege to attend Mobile World Congress 2012 (MWC 2012) (27th February 2012 – 1st March 2012) which is held in Barcelona, Spain. Took Lufthansa flight for the first time. There is no direct flight to Barcelona for Lufthansa and hence I to...

There is a petition put up by a informal parents group called Shoulders. Shoulders - Appeal for Asd Adults The Online Citizen highlighted the plight of these parents [Petition by parents of children with autism- MP Denise Phua on the defensive ]. The parents are asking for more govt s...

9 March 2012, Singapore -The SQUARE Restaurant at Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay launched ‘Flavours of the World with a Local Twist’. In short, their buffet just got bigger and better. New F&B Director, Jean-Philippe Couturier from France assures his new concept will send his patrons o...

They gave out these boarding passes when you enter the exhibition. At the back of it contains information of an actual passenger of the Titanic in 1912. At the end of the exhibition, there is a board which lists the name of all the passengers on board the Titanic and whether they surv...

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Draw Something, another new addiction The latest iPhone addiction is the game Draw Something. It's like Pictionary for iPhone. Some of the friends I play with are professional digital artists, and sometimes, you get drawings like these: That's hardcore, Stan. You did this with your FI...

Dividend stocks can generate income, grow income and offer the potential of capital appreciation Dividend stocks does best when the environment is low growth Dividend stocks do not protect against market down turns. They just lose less money and are less volatile. This reduce the like...

Hello world! Hope the Monday Blue hasn't dampened much of your mood. Here's a good news I would like to share with you. I am nominated as one of CozyCot's Inspiring Young Women ! International Women's Day (IWD) is a special event by Cozycot commemorating the economic, political and so...

Do you know smell is a powerful trigger of memory? The olfaction system is tied closely with the amygdala, the part of the brain that processes emotions. That’s how some scents can take you back to remembering a childhood memory, a place, or even a person. Of course here in the intern...

The indigenous Blue Crab of Christmas Island, previously misidentified as “Discoplax hirtipes (Dana, 1851)”, is here recognised as a distinct new species, D. celeste . In addition to its unique blue-coloured carapace when adult, the new species can be distinguished from true D. hirtip...

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Yikes! I’ve been updating this blog less frequently, pretty much because I’ve been working for a couple of months now and the almost hour long commute has been zapping my energy out that I just faint on the bed by the time I reach home. In case you’re wondering where this picture orig...

1. Once orders have been placed, any request(s) for changes will not be allowed. 2. Backorder will arrive based on the estimated arrival date. However, due to unforeseen circumstances such as delayed shipment, items may be delayed. Cancellation of orders will not be allowed in such ci...

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My cousin, whom I posted about earlier here , finally got married. Weddings are so stressful. So much preparation goes into one single day. It’s no wonder even the bride with the best temperament turns into a bridezilla on her big day. Removing the veil because it was time to change i...

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A little bit about Holland Village if you're dropping by! With many restaurants serving cuisines from different countries, you'd have a hard time deciding which restaurant you wanna hop into when you're at Holland Village! If you're more into local flavour and would like to have a equ...

Inspired from Alberta Ferretti, a timeless self tied pussy bow shealth dress that is meant to impress all . With its immaculate workmanship and a very flattering fit featuring pleated dartings on the bottom. Dress comes fully lined with an enclosed side zip Made of thick knit blend fa...

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We’re obsessed with this season’s cool new hue – mint green. This shade is a lovely mix between blue and green that gives off a very spring-appropriate vibe. Here are some style inspirations from fashion bloggers around the region that gave the color mint a refreshing twist.

Part of the Daniel Boulud empire, Cafe Boulud NYC was one my last minute dining destinations while I was in New York back in December 2010. A last minute choice, yes, but a bad decision, it was not. In fact, this meal was one of the more memorable during my short trip to New York.

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The phone rang. It was a call from CozyCot , paying special tribute to young women who shine & inspire in their own unique ways under various industries, on this International Women's Day . And, I’ve been nominated for my contribution to the Food Industry! CozyCot is women's best love...

While we I was kpkb about the illusion of progress, economist Professor Graeme Maxton wrote a book titled ‘The End of Progress’. His main theme is rather familiar. The obsession for the word progress by modern economists is going to run down this earth. Progress as interpreted by the ...

I have always wanted to talk to people who read my blog. Afterall, this place is somewhat like a virtual home to me and I’d wanna know the visitors to my home better. And what the hell! I actually met one of my best friends Rossie through my blog couple years ago! And also because I k...

As summer reaches its tail end Down Under at the moment, the city’s stylistas ready up their layers. If you ever need a lesson in dressing for in-between climates, look no further than these stylish Melbourne-ites for a lesson.

The moment i stepped into Scoop of Art, i went straight to look at the flavors available. Was looking through their website and see many interesting flavors like Mars bar and Sea Salt which is pretty popular!

I have a pair of tickets to catch Kabuki: The Masseur and the Thief (S$48 each) at SOTA School of the Arts Singapore Drama Theatre on either 16 or 17 March. Since I’m not able to make it on both days, I’ve decided to giveaway the tickets to 1 lucky reader. How to apply: You must be a ...